Weekly Photo Challenges and Great Shots Uploaded to Light Stalking

Light Stalking has grown into a thriving community with close to a million people following us or seeing us online in one form or other, every month. In all of the hullabaloo, it’s easy to miss the core of what’s happening in photography on Light Stalking. So that’s why we decided to sum it up for you. Here’s what you missed recently on Light Stalking.

Photo of the Week

This week’s photo of the week is by Mike Dean. He can also be reached on his blog and Flickr. You can comment on this photo here.

The Most Popular Stories from the Last 7 Days

•Some Dos and Don’ts for the Aspiring Street Photographer – In its narrowest form, street photography consists of going out in the streets and taking photos. However, these recommendations honor it as the art form it is and will help you get started or even improve your technique.

•Camera Lenses: What Should You Get Next – While most of us start out with a “kit” lens, which allows us to go from a moderate wide angle to a moderate telephoto, you might be ready to start experimenting with some new lenses. This helpful guide will help you decide which lens to buy next, depending on your needs and budget.

We have had some great responses to our last few photography challenges on the forum. Last week’s photography challenge was bokeh! – Time to experiment with bokeh and share your photographs with us! Also, check out the Waterdrops challenge from the week before.